Service Information
Melvin E. Roepke, age 93, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson.
Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at 1:00 P.M. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson, with interment at a later date at Peace Lutheran Cemetery in Hutchinson.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral chapel.
Obituary
Melvin Emil Roepke was born on June 14, 1929, in Stewart, Minnesota. He was the son of Bernhard “Ben” and Lillie (Schiroo) Roepke. Melvin was baptized as an infant on July 7, 1929, and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth on April 18, 1943, both at St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Fernando, Minnesota. He received his education through the eighth grade at country school in Fernando.
On January 29, 1950, Melvin was united in marriage to Adeline Hoppe at Zion Lutheran Church in Winthrop, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with four children, Renae, Jeffrey, Bart, and Joy. Melvin and Adeline made their home in Hutchinson, Minnesota. They shared 66 years of marriage until Adeline passed away in 2016.
Melvin was employed as a machinist for Eaton Corporation in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. He retired in 1991. Melvin was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson.
Melvin enjoyed fishing, hunting, going for walks, and going to the cabin up north with his family. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and friends.
Melvin passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, at the age of 93 years.
Blessed be his memory.
Melvin is survived by his:
Children, Renae Ashwill and her husband, Larry of Hutchinson, MN,
Jeffrey Roepke and his wife, Debra of Hutchinson, MN,
Bart Roepke of Hutchinson, MN,
Joy Nunvar of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Tony Ashwill and Angela Stump, Andy Ashwill and his wife, Nicole, Jacob Roepke and his wife, Katie, Erin Hilliard, Ivy Nunvar, Lily Nunvar, Anton Nunvar;
Great-grandchildren, Connor Hilliard, Quinn Hilliard, Camden Ashwill, Jilliann Ashwill, Ledger Ashwill, Jackson Roepke, Grayson Roepke;
Many other relatives and friends.
Melvin is preceded in death by his Parents, Bernhard and Lillie Roepke; Wife, Adeline Roepke; Brothers, Willmar, Arnold, Glen, Maynard, and Loren Roepke; Great-grandson, Jude Roepke.
Donna Engelen says
My sympathies Joy and to your family.
brian roepke says
i remember deer hunting up north with uncle melvin from the time i was 12 until i was 15. he was a great uncle with a wonderful sence of humor. I will allways cherrish the memmories and miss him dearly. His nephew brian roepke
Cindy Roepke says
A long lost cousin. Peace. Cynthia Roepke (Alvin’s daughter)
Joel Gindele says
Melvin was a great upnorth neighbor. I always enjoyed talking with him, hearing stories about his youth. He sure did tell some good stories. He had a unique sense of humor and often made me laugh, sometimes without him knowing. I loved the sound of his laugh and I know it came from a good heart. Over time we shared campfires and some memorable meals with Melvin, Adeline and family. Along the way, we shared joys and sorrows, hopes and dreams. Thanks for the memories!
God bless Melvin’s and Adeline’s family! “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” 1. Romans 15:13
We love you!
Your Friends,
Joel (and Cary) Gindele
Renae ashwill says
Thank you Joel. Dad was blessed and so our we to have you as cabin neighbors and dear friends!!
Roxanne Wigen says
Renae and family,
My sympathy to all on the passing of your Father, Grandpa and Great-Grandpa.
I know he will be missed.
Craig Rasmussen says
Joy and family. Sorry to hear about your loss.
You are in our prayers, Craig and Bernadette Rasmussen